Wichita is located in the South-Central region of Kansas state and is its the biggest city, with a population of approximately 390,000. It is known as the "Cowtown" for hosting cattle drives in the late 19th century and was a famous trading post as well. In the early 20th century, many aircraft manufacturing companies established themselves in Wichita, transforming the city into an aircraft-manufacturing hub in the US and worldwide. Currently, it is an industrial and technological hub which has a variety of cultural and recreational attractions too.
Wichita houses the Sedgwick County Zoo which attracts the most number of visitors out of all outdoor attractions in Kansas. It is also ranked the 7th largest zoo in the country. Also, you are bound to have a fascinating educational experience with the 33 museums spread all over the city including art and history museums. A tour in these museums will take you back to the 19th century Wild West with one of the best American Art collections in the country. You can relive the golden days of the "Air Capital of the World" at the Kansas Aviation Museum as well.
In any season you visit, Wichita city will provide you continuous entertainment with a calendar full of community events, multicultural festivals, and of course, parties to satisfy your appetite. Final Friday, the monthly event featuring works of local artists, is a great way to be in touch with the latest art trends of the region. The longest running and the largest annual festival in the state of Kansas, the Riverfest, is an excitement-filled nine-day event which no visitor should miss.
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